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The colors will remind you of classical art. Even the style of the paintings is reminiscent of the works of the great classical masters. The truth is that the style is deliberate. In her own words, Ahlfield said that she grew up in a historic district wherein she was surrounded by history, antiques, and a unique environment that echoes a more genteel era. You get a taste of what she's talking about by looking at some of her works like Orange Tabby and Vapor. <br /><br />Ahlfield describes her art style as a fusion of classical techniques and modern sensibilities. She also infuses her art with shades of realism and impressionism. She prefers oil on canvas and that's understandable given the subjects that she cover in her art. She also sticks to canvasses measuring four feet by five feet. As to her process in coming up with a painting, Ahlfield says that she follows the standard procedure. That is she sketches the piece, re-sketches it on the canvas, then proceeds painting with oil. If you look at her painting titled Cotton Candy, you can almost visualize how she layered her work. <br /><br />Majority of Ahlfield's painting are what she calls glamour portraits. The artist has an extensive background as a fashion illustrator. This is one of the things that set her paintings apart and give them a different and fresh look. You are looking at an oil pointing but you can also see the artist's background in fashion illustration. In most of the paintings, the models look like they are posing for a fashion shoot. Take for example her paintings Borzoi Strut and Stroll at Dusk. The subjects of the portraits have the poise of fashion models. The paintings themselves look like illustrations that you'd find in the pages of a fashion magazine. <br /><br />Although her paintings are mostly classical portraiture infused with fashion illustration, Ahlfield says that she hasn't completely given up on other styles of creating art. According to her, her main goal is to give her paintings a fresh perspective that make them very collectible to art enthusiasts and collectors. And if you look at her body of work, she's close to achieving her goal. Her paintings are memorably unique, quite inspiring, and simply beautiful. She has found a way to perfectly blend classical art with modern fashion illustration. <br /><br />In a nutshell, Ahlfield's paintings are a breath of fresh air in a saturated art industry. Her style sort of bridges the gap between the old styles and the new. Her paintings breed nostalgia for the past while reminding us of the immense creativity of modern styles. All you have to do is look at her painting Dreams After Dark to understand what we're talking about. Her style is also very marketable which is probably one of the reasons why she pursued it. Coming from a commercial art background, Ahlfield probably saw the potential of her unique style. And that's when she moved from fashion illustration to fine art.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/ic1hdrl7dKM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/ic1hdrl7dKM/the-art-of-barbara-tyler-ahlfield.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/02/the-art-of-barbara-tyler-ahlfield.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-1579270664829819267Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:16:00 +00002018-02-10T04:16:57.695-08:00Love Spell Petition for a Leave My Man Alone SpellIn casting a love spell, you are going to need a realistic scenario which you want to happen after you completed casting the spell. These scenarios depend on what you want to accomplish. If you want to get back with an ex-lover who is currently seeing another woman, here's a realistic story that you can use for your love spell. <br /><br />Your ex-lover realizes that he is so much happier with you than with the new girl he is dating. This feeling is quite common among men especially those who have been with the girl for a long period of time. Anyway, the guy realizes that he needs you more than the other girl. This means that he will reach out to you sooner or later. First, he will contact you to say hello and maybe ask you out for a simple get together like having coffee or having a walk at the park. He will not directly tell you that he wants to get back with you. But you will eventually see the subtle signs. <br /><br />Your ex-lover will also start talking with the girl he is currently seeing. He will tell her that the relationship they have is not working well and that it's a good idea for them to separate and not see each other anymore. The girl will obviously protest and try to salvage the relationship but to no avail.<br /><br />Your ex-lover has made his mind that the girl is not for him and that he needs to do something about it. He finally breaks up with the girl and tell her that everything is over. The girl is dejected but she eventually accepts her fate and agrees to the breakup. They go their separate ways. <br /><br />With your ex-lover free, he now pursues you to try and make amends with the goal of getting back together. <br /><br />This is a realistic scenario that you can use for your spells if you want to get back with an ex-lover who is already seeing another girl.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/pbhharyxwo0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/pbhharyxwo0/love-spell-petition-for-leave-my-man.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/02/love-spell-petition-for-leave-my-man.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-4643277953305888875Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:59:00 +00002018-01-14T20:59:36.468-08:00What Is A Belt Sander Used For?A belt sander is a tool commonly used in either shaping or finishing wood and other kinds of materials. It usually runs on electricity and it features a pair of small metal cylinders where sandpaper can be easily mounted. <br /><br />Basically, the cylinders continuously rotate when the tool is turned on. What the user does is hold the material being shaped or finished over the rotating sandpaper attached to the cylinders. <br /><br />What Are The Functions of the Belt Sander? <br />Belt sanders perform a lot of functions. One, it's usually used for woodworking purposes like sanding or finishing a piece of wood. <br /><br />The sander has a very rough surface so it's very effective in smoothing out wooden materials. This is why sanders are essential tools in establishments like woodworking shops or furniture stores. <br /><br />Another major function of a belt sander is that it's also used to remove non-ferrous materials like aluminum. This type of sanders are very common in industrial settings. <br /><br />Belt sanders are also perfect for scribing which is the process of smoothing the surfaces of a curved wooden line. This is possible because the sander is much more flexible compared to similar sanding tools. <br /><br />Last but not the least, belt sanders are great for leveling and flattening rough surfaces of wood. Sanders are usually handheld so that a user can easily control and maneuver the tool over most types of wooden surfaces. <br /><br />Tips In Buying A Sander <br />1. It's always best to get a sander with a reputation of being rough and tough. The tool is subjected to a lot or pressure so it can easily break down if it's not made from tough materials. <br />2. Choose quality when getting belts. Some belts may be cheap but they don't last that long so it's recommended that you get more expensive but longer-lasting belts. <br />3. Go for multi-purpose belts. These are belts that can be used on a lot of different surfaces. You can use them on wood and other materials like metal. <br />4. See a demonstration. Majority of suppliers allow you to test out the tool so you should take advantage of the opportunity. <br /><br />In conclusion, a belt sander can be used for a variety of applications like smoothing, leveling, and finishing wooden or metal surfaces. A sander is either handheld or stationary. <br /><br />Stationary sanders are the ones that are commonly attached to workbenches which means you hold the material being sanded over it. Handheld sanders are portable and they are easier to use because you control and maneuver it over the surface being sanded.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/EuNTfT7XGNY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/EuNTfT7XGNY/what-is-belt-sander-used-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/01/what-is-belt-sander-used-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-866533686937427073Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:54:00 +00002018-01-07T16:54:28.353-08:00Why You Should Avail of Custom Closets in TorontoThere are several reasons why you should get custom closets in Toronto. You can get a closet customized for your home, apartment, or office. This is your best alternative because it allows you to maximize the space available in the room.<br /><br />You can even have the designs and compartments personalized. It's much more efficient and you get the type of closet that you personally prefer. It's also easier to organize your things if the closet is built based on your specifications. You can add any feature like closet shelving, pull-out drawers, hanging rods, and shoe racks. <br /><br />There's also the fact that a customized closet significantly increases the value of your home. Because the customized closet offers more efficient storage, it tends to be more valuable compared to pre-fabricated closets.<br /><br />This is very important if you have plans of putting your home in the market. In a nutshell, if you are planning to get a closet, you should seriously consider getting a customized one.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/1GUhJxOqs-A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/1GUhJxOqs-A/why-you-should-avail-of-custom-closets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/01/why-you-should-avail-of-custom-closets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-3915155238427750209Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:49:00 +00002018-01-04T00:49:31.026-08:00The Best Knife-Sharpening StoneSharpening a knife can sometimes be very arduous and frustrating. The whetstone either does a poor job or it further ruins the sharpness of the knife. Well, you don't have to worry anymore about how sharp your knives are if you are going to use the premium knife-sharpening stone by Sharp Pebble. This whetstone which comes with two grits can efficiently sharpen most types of knives. What's great about the product is that it comes with several accessories which makes the sharpening process better and more effective. <br /><br />What You Get<br />1. The double-sided sharpening stone (#1000 and #6000). Both grits are tough which means they will last for a very long time.<br />2. Bamboo base. This base holds the stone while you sharpen a knife. In short, it protects you from injuries.<br />3. Silicon base. You out this base on top of the bamboo base for further protection from slippage.<br />4. Angle guide. What this angle guide does is help you maintain a correct angle when you sharpen a knife. This leads to sharper knives and better protection against injuries.<br />5. Instruction manual. This manual details how you should use the sharpening stone and the accompanying accessories. <br /><br />This whetstone has everything you need to sharpen a knife. You can use it on any type of knife (i.e. kitchen knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, chisels). You can even use it to sharpen razor blades. Last but not the least, the whetstone has been inspected by a reputable third party inspection firm. Every stone has been put under a functionality and durability test before it's shipped to a customer.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/toeU0fkW9E4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/toeU0fkW9E4/the-best-knife-sharpening-stone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/01/the-best-knife-sharpening-stone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-4775537985678205343Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:32:00 +00002018-01-03T22:32:55.974-08:00Children's StoriesFictionStoriesThe Girl in the WoodsAngela has always been shy and timid. She is the type of girl who would sit at the back of her class just to avoid attention. She's always afraid to meet and interact with other people because the always has the nagging feeling that she's not good enough for them. <br /><br />Everything changed during a family vacation out in the wilderness. It's her first time to step in the woods and experience a world fairly untouched by modernity. She smelled the scent of the pines. She watched the deer bounce over the grass. She walked over a stream and saw her reflection in the clear waters. It was then that she realized that she's been living her life wrong. <br /><br />The experiences in the woods opened her eyes. She's beautiful. The world is beautiful. There's no point in pulling yourself back by being afraid of interacting with people. When they went back home after the vacation, Angela made a promise to herself that she's going to live life more. No more sitting at the back of the class because of fear.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/2swrypSFrGI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/2swrypSFrGI/the-girl-in-woods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2018/01/the-girl-in-woods.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-7023776278155436453Sat, 16 Dec 2017 10:37:00 +00002017-12-16T02:38:20.508-08:00Coffee BeansCoffee GrainsCoffee in the PhilippinesCoffee MachineFreshly-Brewed Kalinga CoffeeSipping freshly-brewed Kalinga coffee on a lazy and lonely Saturday afternoon. In these cold times, let's not forget to support local coffee shops who source their coffee beans and coffee grains from local growers.<br /><br />Their suppliers may be from Kalinga, Sagada, Atok, or anywhere from the Cordilleras. They play a major role in keeping the coffee industry in the Cordillera region alive. <br /><br />I've had the privilege of talking to a coffee farmer who said that he had to convert more than half of his land to veggie plots because demand for his home-grown coffee is dwindling, not to mention unstable.<br /><br />Let's support our coffee farmers. Let's give them a reason to keep nurturing those coffee trees and seedlings. #cordillera #kalingacoffee<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/f-iZqfrH-Mw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/f-iZqfrH-Mw/freshly-brewed-kalinga-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/12/freshly-brewed-kalinga-coffee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-4893834723936659112Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:39:00 +00002017-11-08T04:39:18.601-08:00Duterte to PCOO: “Never exaggerate…do not be arrogant.”<i><b>“To my fellow workers in government, especially those who form part of the Communications Office, I enjoin you to remain committed to your duty of upholding the truth at all times. Never exaggerate, never misinterpret and never agitate as you communicate our platform of governance. In other words, do not be arrogant.” - Duterte</b></i><br /><br />I completely agree with the President here. But then again, these are just words. They are meaningless if he doesn’t back them up with concrete leg work. It’s difficult to listen to the President utter these words given the controversy that is Mocha Uson. If you are to browse through Uson’s posts on her Facebook page, it’s not that hard to find exaggerations and misinterpretations there. Not only that, a lot of the posts also seem to have been designed to agitate Duterte’s critics. <br /><br />Uson can be very arrogant as well. Please recall the recent Senate hearing on fake news wherein she clamoured that media outlets should take her side in the stories that they publish about her. That’s reasonable enough. But when asked if she extended the same courtesy to the Duterte critics she often lambasted in her page, she implied that she didn’t have to because she’s a blogger, not a journalist. That is arrogance. <br /><br />My point here is that Duterte is right in calling for the PCOO to “never exaggerate, never misinterpret, and never agitate” in the performance of their duties. But such a call is useless if a top PCOO official such as Mocha Uson is exempted to adhere to these principles. <br /><br /><i><b>“I call on our friends from the media to also remain committed to the truth at all times. Never, never lie because we are not up to it anyway.” - Duterte</b></i><br /><br />There’s so much irony in this statement. Duterte has been caught numerous times lying to the media and to the Filipino people. He’s a liar. This is an established fact. He even used the state media to spread a lie (fake Trillanes bank accounts). Of course, him being a liar doesn’t take away the importance of his call that media practitioners should never lie. But in making the call, he proved himself a hypocrite. He’s a liar telling other people not to lie. <br /><br />In fact, in this speech, just minutes after he called on the media not to lie, it didn’t take long for him to utter a lie. He mentioned something about Rappler being funded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This wasn’t the first time that he made this claim. Rappler has repeatedly denied this allegation. <br /><br />Here’s my message to those in the media: Listen to the President’s advice. Never lie in the performance of your duties as journalists. But you should also never forget the fact that the advice is coming from a liar. So don’t be afraid to call him a hypocrite. Let’s call a spade a spade.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/5Sm906m5aTY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/5Sm906m5aTY/duterte-to-pcoo-never-exaggeratedo-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/11/duterte-to-pcoo-never-exaggeratedo-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-923169058531239786Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:49:00 +00002017-11-08T02:49:53.410-08:00Ten Tips to Help Protect Seniors from Fraud[Note: This is a quick excerpt from the very informative book on scams and frauds by Jeffrey Robinson titled <i><b><a href="http://amzn.to/2zqShCk" target="_blank">There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute</a></b></i>. It’s by far the best book I’ve read about the online scam industry. What’s great about the book is that Robinson provides a ton of practical tips and advice that can help readers protect themselves from scams and frauds. Anyone who has done even a bit of reading about online scams is aware of the fact that a lot of the targets of the scams are seniors. They are more gullible. They have money to burn. And they are not that technically-savvy. Robinson’s tips on how to protect seniors from fraud should be a must-read for everyone.] <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2hIw5tcyss/WgLgpmIq-DI/AAAAAAAARLA/7gk7-MDFejwCfU7jABsAw3_vu6x29MxxgCEwYBhgL/s1600/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="825" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2hIw5tcyss/WgLgpmIq-DI/AAAAAAAARLA/7gk7-MDFejwCfU7jABsAw3_vu6x29MxxgCEwYBhgL/s320/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />1. If you didn’t enter the contest, you didn’t win it. No matter what anybody says about how the prize giver got your name, there is no such thing as a company you never dealt with, or person you never met, being so generous that all they want to do is give you something for nothing.<br />2. Your bank account is yours. If you let someone – especially a stranger – get close to it, they will steal from you. There is no reason for anyone to deposit money into your account, unless it’s going to be your money. Anyone who wants to put money into your account, and then ask you to take it out on their behalf, is a crook.<br />3. Friends who call you on the phone are friends. Strangers who call you on the phone are strangers. You wouldn’t give a perfect stranger who knocked on the door your credit card information; the stranger on the phone – or the stranger emailing on the Internet – is no different.<br />4. If a stranger on the phone asks to speak to the man of the house and there isn’t one, the woman of the house should say, whatever it is, “We’re not interested,” and hang up. A woman should never admit she lives alone.<br />5. Never sign anything that you haven’t read thoroughly and, where need be, shown to a lawyer or a close relative. No legitimate deal has to be signed for right away, regardless of how friendly the salesman seems to be.<br />6. If you’re contracting with someone to do some work, check first with the local Better Business Bureau to make certain that the business is trustworthy. If they are, they will offer you a contract, which you should then have a lawyer read. If they are not, they’ll try to talk their way around the contract and then ask for a fee up front. Legitimate companies don’t do that.<br />7. There is no such thing as a legitimate investment that pays ten, twenty, or thirty times the current bank interest rate. The person offering you a guaranteed 2%, 3%, 4%, or 5% a month is a thief.<br />8. Never borrow money for any reason without letting a lawyer look at the terms of the deal.<br />9. Shred everything that has your name, address, Social Security number, or any financial information on it. Before throwing anything away – such as bills, notices, statements, and personal mail – shred it. Shredders are cheap, and identity theft, which can happen if a thief can find out who you are going through your garbage, can be financially lethal.<br />10. Don’t discuss your life with strangers on the phone, even if they know your name. Just hang up. Use Caller ID to see who’s calling. Or screen calls with an answering machine. If you get a lot of unsolicited calls, sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s free. Being on the registry won’t solve everything but it will help.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/u2SmsYQFtTI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/u2SmsYQFtTI/ten-tips-to-help-protect-seniors-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/11/ten-tips-to-help-protect-seniors-from.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5799512219179296750Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:47:00 +00002017-11-08T02:47:53.919-08:0012 Tips on How to Spot a Scam Email[Note: This is an excerpt from the book <b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2zqShCk" target="_blank">There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute</a></i></b> by Jeffrey Robinson. I really enjoyed the book, especially the portions where the author takes the time to provide practical advice on how to avoid scammers and frauds online. His twelve tips on how to spot a scam email are very informative. Everyone who uses the internet should be aware of these tips. This is why I’m republishing them here. One last thing, do yourself a favour by purchasing the book. It’s a great book.] <br /><br />Spotting the difference between the real thing and a phony is easy when you know what to look for. If you answer yes to even one of the following twelve questions, the email is a con. Do not respond. Delete it. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t2hIw5tcyss/WgLgpmIq-DI/AAAAAAAARK8/R-Ru0FQHmY0UoyiQaKMLhHE-2gpux7xxACLcBGAs/s1600/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="825" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t2hIw5tcyss/WgLgpmIq-DI/AAAAAAAARK8/R-Ru0FQHmY0UoyiQaKMLhHE-2gpux7xxACLcBGAs/s320/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><i>1. Has the email been addressed to “undisclosed recipients”?</i><br /><i>2. Is it from a high official in a foreign government, agency, or business, when you don’t happen to know any high officials in foreign governments, agencies, or businesses?</i><br /><i>3. Does the salutation read something like Dear Beloved, Dear Valued Friend, Valued Customer, or anything even remotely like it?</i><br /><i>4. Is it from a company you have never been done business with, such as a bank where you don’t have an account?</i><br /><i>5. Is it from a company you have done business with, such as a bank, but is asking you to verify your account or provide personal information?</i><br /><i>6. Are there spelling and grammar mistakes? Is the message sometimes difficult to grasp? Is it supposed to be official and yet doesn’t sound official?</i><br /><i>7. Is this about a business deal where the sender is looking for a partner or someone to help him in a highly lucrative venture? Are there assurances that it is risk free and absolutely on the level? Are the sums involved so much that you think this can’t be true?</i><br /><i>8. Does he promise to give you all the details later but refuses to go into any details until you respond with personal details.</i><br /><i>9. Is there any mention of Nigeria or another country in West Africa?</i><br /><i>10. Does the sender refer to where you live as “your country”?</i><br /><i>11. Does the tale he’s spinning seem odd and convoluted?</i><br /><i>12. Is anyone asking you to send money on the promise that if you do, you will receive back a much larger sum? </i><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/s4C998M850g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/s4C998M850g/12-tips-on-how-to-spot-scam-email.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/11/12-tips-on-how-to-spot-scam-email.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5292597755956736106Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:45:00 +00002017-11-08T02:48:05.490-08:00booksGreat Tips from ‘There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute’ By Jeffrey RobinsonI’ve always been fascinated by the huge underground industry of scam artists in the internet. These criminals bilk millions of dollars away from their unsuspecting victims every year. It’s interesting to see the cat-and-mouse chase between the artists and the authorities. By the looks of it, the scam artists are always two steps ahead of their pursuers. <br /><br />With that said, the authorities really can’t do anything significant to protect you from there online criminals. Only you can truly protect yourself. Needless to say, you need to be aware of the tactics that these criminals use. <br /><br />I just finished reading Jeffrey Robinson’s amazing book called <b><i><a href="http://amzn.to/2zqShCk" target="_blank">There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute</a></i></b>. It’s a book packed with information about the online scam industry. It teaches you how to spot frauds and how to stop them. <br /><br />My favourite part of the book is the last chapter where Robinson provides thirty-nine very practical tips on how to protect yourself from fraud. Anyone who spends time on the internet should read these tips. My favourite tips from the list are listed below. I highly recommend that you purchase the book and read it in its entirety. <br /><br /><i>1) Keep in mind that fraud is a two-way street crime, which means that before a con man can do any harm, you have to open the door. To get you to let him in, a fraudster will employ every trick he can think of and all the chicanery he can muster. Therefore, never allow yourself to be rushed into a decision. Always take the time to step away, to get some perspective, and to think about what’s happening. Just a few extra minutes can be enough to protect you from a great deal of harm. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>2) Keep an eye for anomalies. Look for variations from predictable behaviour. Look for things that seem out of place. Listen for things that don’t sound right. If you see it or hear it, ask yourself, why? </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>3) Do not pay money to receive money. Wiring a stranger a fee on the premise of receiving a big prize, to obtain a service, to reduce or consolidate debt, or to remedy a bad credit rating is utter foolishness. The most common scams right now involve asking consumers to wire money in order to get a larger amount in return. It won’t work. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>4) If you are going to provide someone with your card number, either by phone or online, be absolutely certain that they are reliable. Consider the fact that anyone obtaining your credit card number, the card expiration date, and three-digit ID that appears on the back can then use that card to buy something online or over the phone. Card not present fraud is rampant. So be very careful to whom you hand that key to your credit card. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>5) Never open an attachment or download anything that comes in an email from someone you don’t know, or don’t totally trust. Violating this rule is the surest way to become a victim of identity theft. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>6) Never forget that what you do online stays online. </i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6fg2bc_R6u0/WgLgKMSE0AI/AAAAAAAARK0/YIqS_joARvAoPiRTfhGeelzqH9exFWLLwCLcBGAs/s1600/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="825" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6fg2bc_R6u0/WgLgKMSE0AI/AAAAAAAARK0/YIqS_joARvAoPiRTfhGeelzqH9exFWLLwCLcBGAs/s320/fraudbookcover_1.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />And here’s the table of contents for the book. It should give you a pretty good idea as to what to expect from its pages.<br /><i>1. A Two-Way Street Crime</i><br /><i>2. Footprints in the Sand: Knowing What to Look For</i><br /><i>3. Greed and Benevolence</i><br /><i>4. Gullibility and Fear</i><br /><i>5. Identity Theft</i><br /><i>6. Smaller Than a 2-Cent Phone Call: Cyberfraud</i><br /><i>7. Genies in Bottles: Knowing Who to Trust</i><br /><i>8. Maybe This Time: Advance Fee Fraud</i><br /><i>9. The Nigerian Yahoo-Yahoo Boys</i><br /><i>10. Snake Oil</i><br /><i>11. Defrauding Seniors</i><br /><i>12. Business Fraud</i><br /><i>13. The Scams: What They Are and How to Stop Them</i><br /><i>14. The 39 Steps: What You Need to Do to Protect Yourself from Fraud</i><br /><br />The description from the book jacket:<br />“<i>In this jaw-dropping expose of fraud in America today – who’s doing it, how it’s done, and how you can protect yourself – the world of fraud is laid bare: from personal finance and investment schemes to Internet scams and identity theft, to pyramid cons and the infamous Nigerian advance fee frauds. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>Jeffrey Robinson gets inside the heads of the most notorious scam artists to uncover the psychological weapons they use to entice victims. With uncanny clarity and insight, he shows how to spot a scam and how to limit your exposure to fraudsters. </i><br /><i><br /></i><i>There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute levels the playing field, arming consumers with the knowledge they need to combat even the most insidious con men.</i>” <br /><br />About the author:<br />“<i>Jeffrey Robinson, journalist and author of more than twenty-five books, is an internationally recognized expert on organized crime, fraud, and money laundering. Named the “the world’s most important financial crime journalist” by the British Bankers’ Association, he was based in London, England, for more than twenty-five years and now lives in New York.</i>”<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/EkVSm_ThSvs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/EkVSm_ThSvs/great-tips-from-theres-sucker-born.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/11/great-tips-from-theres-sucker-born.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-6915432370063585368Sun, 05 Feb 2017 02:54:00 +00002017-02-04T20:50:13.997-08:00Mixed Martial ArtsNotes On UFC Fight Night 104: Bermudez Vs. Korean ZombieAdam Milstead versus Curtis Blaydes was just painful to watch. Milstead's corner should've stopped the fight at the end of round one. Milstead's right knee was done in the first round. And then there's the fact that he was getting ragdolled by Blaydes. Milstead had absolutely nothing to offer. He was getting pummeled both on his feet and on the ground.<br /><br />His corner sending him back for the second round was a huge mistake. I won't be surprised if his knee has been compromised for good. I don't know how much he's getting paid tonight but I hope it's more than enough to cover the surgeries he'll need to fix the buckled knee. On another note, Blaydes is a beast. He's big, he hits hard, and he's fast. And he's only 25 years old. And he won all his seven MMA victories by technical knockout. His only loss came in the hands of Francis Ngannou. The heavyweight division just got more interesting.<br /><br />Jessica Andrade is bringing it to Angela Hill. Hill is able to keep the distance early but Andrade is slowly shortening the distance and landing heavy shots. The first round was all Andrade. Second round was also all Andrade. All Hill did was try to survive and fight another round. Third round was just a continuation of the second round. Hill had her moments but Andrade was just too much for her.<br /><br />Marcel Fortuna made a lot of people pay attention to what he has to offer tonight. He slept Anthony Hamilton with a nasty and perfectly-timed punch. Not only is Hamilton nearly 50 pounds heavier than Fortuna, Fortuna also accepted the fight in short notice. He might get tonight's knockout of the night prize bonus.<br /><br />Ovince St. Preux versus Volkan Oezdemir was an interesting scrap. Both gave it their all. They need massive improvements on their cardio though.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/_na3bYeiWJ4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/_na3bYeiWJ4/notes-on-ufc-fight-night-104-bermudez.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/02/notes-on-ufc-fight-night-104-bermudez.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-7906670549300269493Sat, 28 Jan 2017 08:53:00 +00002017-01-28T00:53:58.973-08:00Duterte SupportersLeni RobredoDuterte Supporters Are Angry At Robredo For Wanting To Help Eradicate PolioThe photo below is being shared and circulated by Facebook pages that are ran and managed by Duterte supporters. It's a billboard featuring Vice-President Leni Robredo who is supporting a campaign by the Rotary International to eradicate polio from the face of the planet. The anti-polio campaign is called End Polio Now and you can check out its website <a href="https://www.endpolio.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />For those not in the know, the Rotary International is an "<i>international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a secular organization open to all people regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, or political preference.</i>" [Source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_International" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>] This is a non-profit organization trying to create a better world, a world free from the debilitating effects of polio.<br /><br />In short, Robredo is lending her influence as one of the top leaders in the country to help drum up awareness for the anti-polio campaign. Unfortunately, many Duterte supporters are so misguided and ignorant to the point that they lambast her for doing something noble. She's supporting a cause that will help in achieving a polio-free world. Imagine the number of people who are now aware of the campaign because the second most powerful person in the country has lent her face and her clout to the cause. It's saddening to see Duterte supporters calling her "<i>epal</i>" and "<i>makapal ang mukha</i>" for allowing her face to be used in a billboard that simply wants to create awareness about a nasty disease.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LukmyTXqcnI/WIxYgm0EA5I/AAAAAAAAQQM/COK6zQ67qzIySKWKcB__kIxXM0YNI8t9wCLcB/s1600/leni-robredo-end-polio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LukmyTXqcnI/WIxYgm0EA5I/AAAAAAAAQQM/COK6zQ67qzIySKWKcB__kIxXM0YNI8t9wCLcB/s640/leni-robredo-end-polio.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit to the owner of the photo.</td></tr></tbody></table>She's doing a good thing for a good cause but Duterte supporters are demonizing her for it. Just check out some of their outbursts below:<br /><br />Here's Thinking Minds, a Facebook page that has nearly 200,000 followers.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HP1VThhm9qA/WIxZfFUEIsI/AAAAAAAAQQU/ACo4Grkx3gEBEsZ0Wtx7RUwp6iyxbVB5QCLcB/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="379" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HP1VThhm9qA/WIxZfFUEIsI/AAAAAAAAQQU/ACo4Grkx3gEBEsZ0Wtx7RUwp6iyxbVB5QCLcB/s640/Untitled.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />And here's VOVph, another Facebook page ran by a Duterte supporter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9xsFwcB8yow/WIxaMAqbBBI/AAAAAAAAQQc/__CVed7Kf8EWsy4Y78qzEzoDW2Y3JqKdACLcB/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9xsFwcB8yow/WIxaMAqbBBI/AAAAAAAAQQc/__CVed7Kf8EWsy4Y78qzEzoDW2Y3JqKdACLcB/s640/Untitled.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />And here are some of the comments left by Duterte supporters:<br /><br />1. "<i>HAHAHA! Winner to si Lugaw. Same strategy ni Roxas...laging EPAL lng. Tarsier eyes..horsey smile..boom!</i>"<br />2. "<i>Umepal. hahaha.. DOH naman ngayon ang gusto gampanan....Ganyan talaga pag hindi nya alam ang papel nya sa buhay at basta na lang sya sumusunod sa mga bossing nyang dilawan.</i>"<br />3. " <i>I think it's much better if they remove the billboard. For safety issues and iwas epal na mga pulitiko. If they want to campaign them selves do it online everyone have a gadgets nowadays.</i>"<br />4. "<i>Poster girl ng polio kahit wala siya kinalaman sa programa. Sunod poster girl ng TB. Next poster girl ng cancer. Tapos magiging poster girl ng STD, aba sobra naman ata.</i>"<br />5. " <i>Nakakahiya ka Leni Pera naman ng bayan yang billboard na yan fustu mu lang makita ang muka mu ng poblico nakakasawa na tingnan Ang ngiti mu akala mu gwapa ka?</i>"<br /><br />But you know what's ironic? PNP Chief Bato dela Rosa also lent his face and his support for the anti-polio campaign. But where's the outrage from the Duterte supporters who are criticizing Robredo for doing the same exact thing. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y6YtlTVIrac/WIxbf4SfjFI/AAAAAAAAQQo/rxaKTDXNR9UHvNFdKpdNp46U1SP2TdH3wCLcB/s1600/bato-dela-rosa-end-polio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y6YtlTVIrac/WIxbf4SfjFI/AAAAAAAAQQo/rxaKTDXNR9UHvNFdKpdNp46U1SP2TdH3wCLcB/s640/bato-dela-rosa-end-polio.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by the Rotary Club of Naga</td></tr></tbody></table><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/uq8ASEM_do0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/uq8ASEM_do0/duterte-supporters-are-angry-at-robredo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/01/duterte-supporters-are-angry-at-robredo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-1698521396442919246Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:04:00 +00002017-01-26T22:05:45.602-08:00PoliticsAntonio Contreras Claims That Rappler Has Lost 7 Million Followers Since July 2016Antonio P. Contreras, a university professor and one of President Rodrigo Duterte's most avid defenders, claims that Rappler has lost seven (7) million followers since July 2016. Contreras made the claim today in a Facebook post. When asked by someone in the comments section of his post where he got his data, Contreras answered: "<i>A little mynah bird told me. Haha.</i>" It's a valid question. Losing seven million followers would be a game-changer for the news site. So I'd like to throw the question yet again to Contreras: "<i>How did you know? Who's your source?</i>"<br /><br />The figure that Contreras is throwing around is, for lack of a better word, absurd. If by "<i>followers</i>", Contreras meant the number of "<i>likes</i>" that Rappler has, his 7 million figure simply doesn't have any solid foundation. Rappler now has three (3) million followers on Facebook. If we add back the 7 million that it lost, that would mean Rappler had 10 million followers in June of 2016. That's simply not true. Rappler never even reached 5 million Facebook followers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ue3ptS5Qs68/WIri7RM6-hI/AAAAAAAAQP8/pQFHHlpXnM8l413fixD-vstO8CRXb1eCACLcB/s1600/antonio-contreras.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ue3ptS5Qs68/WIri7RM6-hI/AAAAAAAAQP8/pQFHHlpXnM8l413fixD-vstO8CRXb1eCACLcB/s1600/antonio-contreras.png" /></a></div><br />Now, if Contreras is referring to all of Rappler's followers from both Facebook and Twitter, his 7 million figure still remains absurd. As of today, Rappler has 2.3 million followers on Twitter. Again, Rappler never breached the 3-million mark on Twitter.<br /><br />In conclusion, either Contreras is straight-up lying or his source is someone who doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Another saddening fact is that Contreras has nearly 100,000 followers on Facebook, a lot of whom are treating his claim as truth without doing their own fact-checking. To me, that is very dangerous.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/AuTkL3aIrno" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/AuTkL3aIrno/antonio-contreras-claims-that-rappler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2017/01/antonio-contreras-claims-that-rappler.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5701750293334408922Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:34:00 +00002016-12-23T02:34:33.405-08:00Martin AndanarPoliticsMartin Andanar: "Cambodians Probably Saw In Duterte A Reincarnation of King Norodom Sihanouk"Martin Andanar, the indomitable Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office of the Philippines, went to Cambodia early this year with President Rodrigo Duterte and entourage for a state visit. He must have seen some really nice things there because in his <a href="http://opinion.inquirer.net/100203/a-friendlier-neighbor" target="_blank">most recent article for the Philippine Daily Inquirer</a>, he made the following statement: "The Cambodians probably saw in the Filipino President a reincarnation of their former king Norodom Sihanouk, father of the present king." <br /><br />I don't think Andanar knows what reincarnation means. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reincarnation" target="_blank">Let's Google what reincarnation means</a>. What the indomitable secretary wanted to say was Duterte probably reminded Cambodians of their former King Norodom Sihanouk. Because according to Andanar, Duterte is a "raconteur of major proportions" just like the late King. A raconteur is a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way. Well, there you go. Telling rape jokes and cursing world leaders and organizations are skillful and amusing. According to Andanar, at least.<br /><br />In the same column, Andanar belittled former President Aquino's involvement at the ASEAN summit several years ago which was hosted by Cambodia. In said summit, Aquino questioned the host country's refusal to include wording about the South China Sea dispute in the final communique. In other words, Aquino was doing his job in trying to protect the interests of Filipinos in a major gathering of Asian nations. Andanar begs to disagree because he describes the incident as the "lowest point in our bilateral relationship." Not content with that cheap shot, he added that it was a "pitiful episode".<br /><br />In short, Aquino had the balls to go to Cambodia (one of the biggest allies of China) and try to stir conversation about the controversy in the South China Sea. But Andanar doesn't like that. He prefers Duterte's tactic of bringing along Manny Pacquiao during the trip to Cambodia because the Cambodian King is a fan of the man (as a boxer, of course). Oh man, Aquino must be wallowing in regret right now. He should've brought along Manny Pacquiao when he attended the ASEAN summit in 2012 instead of boldly asserting Philippines's rights over the South China Sea.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oWx7lTEAzR4/WFzzBrxzmPI/AAAAAAAAQKE/RF2oYvAWaNkE9tZiktICxLF7eHnbrSgRACLcB/s1600/martin-andanar-reincarnation.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oWx7lTEAzR4/WFzzBrxzmPI/AAAAAAAAQKE/RF2oYvAWaNkE9tZiktICxLF7eHnbrSgRACLcB/s640/martin-andanar-reincarnation.png" width="600" /></a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/HlucsBc5-2g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/HlucsBc5-2g/martin-andanar-cambodians-probably-saw.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2016/12/martin-andanar-cambodians-probably-saw.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-3971103796507735532Sat, 07 Nov 2015 06:59:00 +00002015-11-06T22:59:08.647-08:00Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer ReviewLearning how to play golf seems easy but it's a completely different story once you get your hands on a golf club. Even the best professional players in the sport had to stumble when they first started playing golf. With that said, if you really want to improve your game, you are going to need all the help you can get. This brings us to a smartphone app developed by Zepp Labs which enables golf players to track, analyze, and improve their swings. <br /><br />The app which comes with a rechargeable sensor is called the Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer. Professional golfers like Brendan Steele and Michelle Wie have used the app and they have very positive things to say about it. This means the app and sensor are really effective in helping people get better in playing the sport. <br /><br /><b>Who Will Benefit From The Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer?</b><br />It doesn't matter if you are an amateur or a professional golfer, this product will be very valuable for you. The swing analyzer is packed with features, tools, and resources that are specifically designed to assist you in practicing and perfecting your swings. From the moment Zepp came up with the idea to the moment they launched the product, they regularly consulted with a lot of well-known players to make sure that the app is as accurate as possible. The app is very easy to use. Just attach the sensor to your glove and start swinging. You can then access the app and see the in-depth analysis with regards to your club speed, swing plane, tempo, back swing position and hip rotation. Reading the analysis will help you determine what you are doing wrong and how you can correct it. <br /><br /><b>Features Of The Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer</b><br />There are two ways on how you can avail of the swing analyzer. First of all, you need to download the app. It's free so you have nothing to worry about. Secondly, you have to purchase the sensor if you want to gain access to all the features of the app. There are so many things you can do with the app aside from analyzing your club swings. You can watch videos of professional players. You can compare your swings to the swings of other players. You can also record your swings on video so that you can watch them later. <br /><br /><b>Detailed Reports About Your Club Swings</b><br />The great thing about Zepp's swing analyzer is that it's very meticulous in collecting data about your swings. If you take at least 30 swings within a week, the app will analyze 90,000 data points and deliver to you a comprehensive report about your performance and how you can improve it. You will learn exactly what aspects of your swing you should focus on. You will also be provided with several tips and practical drills to make your swings smoother and more effective. In short, you are going to learn more in a week than what you would've learned from spending hours in the golfing range. The Zepp app is all about efficiency and accuracy. <br /><br /><b>Compare Your Swings Against The Pros</b><br />This one of the best features of the Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer. The app has an in-built collection of videos in 3D and HD featuring recorded swings by professional players. You can watch these videos frame by frame to understand what makes them so effective. You can then record your own swings and compare them to those of the pros. This is a good way to find out which aspects of your game need to be improved. <br /><br /><b>Our Final Verdict</b><br />The Zepp Golf 3D Swing Analyzer is without a doubt one of the best technological tools out there that can help you improve as a golf player. The fact that well-known players in the sport use the app is proof that it's really effective. It's easy to use and you will be provided with reliable data in real time. All the information you need to improve your swing will be provided to you in detailed reports. You can also save these reports so that you can track if you are improving or not. In conclusion, it's highly recommended that you get the app and the sensor if you are serious about perfecting your golf swings.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/VAnOnTeey9k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/VAnOnTeey9k/zepp-golf-3d-swing-analyzer-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/11/zepp-golf-3d-swing-analyzer-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-7443306779612514596Sun, 01 Nov 2015 06:44:00 +00002015-10-31T23:44:35.745-07:004 Things To Remember When Taking Scuba Diving Lessons<div style="text-align: justify;">Scuba diving is a very popular water recreational activity not only because of the thrills it offers but also because it's quite easy to learn. As long as you know how to swim, you are good to go. However, it's highly recommended that before you go for your first dive, you should take scuba diving lessons to familiarize yourself with the sport. Majority of diving resorts offer these lessons so there's no reason why you shouldn't take them. To get the most out of the lessons, always keep in mind the following things. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) Listen to what your instructors are saying, specially the ones that concern safety precautions. Always remember that there are different types of diving areas. Some feature thick coral reefs while some feature complicated cave systems. You have to be extra careful when it comes to diving areas that you are not too familiar with. If an instructor warns you about something, listen and have it imprinted into your mind. When it comes to scuba diving, safety is very important given the unpredictability of the sea.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2) As much as possible, learn how to scuba dive with a companion. As the saying goes, the more, the merrier. There are several benefits to this. First of all, it's often easier to learn as you watch someone else gets instructed on how to do something. Learning in a group is also more fun because you get to interact with each other and learn from each other's mistakes. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">3) Pay attention to important details regarding the diving equipment. You have to familiarize yourself on how every piece of the equipment works. For instance, how long do you have to be underwater before your oxygen tank gets depleted. Every piece of the scuba gear you are wearing is important both to your experience and safety. The more knowledgeable you are about them, the safer you are when you finally make your dive.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4) Ask a lot of questions. Don't be afraid to constantly query your instructor if you are not sure about something. For example, if there's a knob in the scuba gear that you are not aware of, then ask the instructor about its function and how it should be activated. It's the instructor's job to educate you about the sport so fielding questions is part of his or her responsibility.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you ever plan on learning how to scuba dive, always remember the tips discussed above.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/0KL-WwDdaao" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/0KL-WwDdaao/4-things-to-remember-when-taking-scuba.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/4-things-to-remember-when-taking-scuba.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-1823075558921311246Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:45:00 +00002015-10-30T04:45:29.220-07:00GMax GM54S Modular Street Helmet ReviewWhen we look for a motorcycle helmet, the two main factors that we usually take into consideration are design and durability. The helmet must look good on us when we go driving down the street. At the same time, it should be durable and tough enough to protect our head just in case we get involved in a road accident. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0101EVGF2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0101EVGF2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=brownman-20&amp;linkId=AYMQDRRPRMOWG6NJ" target="_blank">GM54S modular street helmet by GMax</a> has these very necessary characteristics. Featuring great aesthetics and a durable body, this particular helmet is a must-have for cyclists who put a lot of importance on design and safety. In this GMax GM54S review, we are going to look into some of the helmet's most prominent features. <br /><br /><b>It's Very Comfortable</b><br />Nothing frustrates a motorcycle rider more than a helmet that causes too much discomfort either to the head or the neck. Fortunately, the GMax GM54S is designed with optimum comfort in mind. With that said, you don't have to worry about a part of the helmet poking into your face or causing pain on the top of your head. The GMax GM54S features a nice padding that is firm but not too hard. This padding has ample space on both ends to accommodate your ears. If you like listening to music while driving down the road, the padding also has some pockets where you can fix speakers. Not only that, the helmet is lined with DuPont Coolmax, a lining that's designed to keep your sweat off your skin thus allowing it to evaporate more quickly. <br /><br /><b>It's Well-Ventilated</b><br />This is especially important if you live in an area with a very hot climate. What's great about the GMax GM54S is that it has nine ventilation vents that you can easily adjust. Five of these vents are in front of the helmet with the remaining four at the back. Because of these vents, you have control over the airflow inside the helmet. If it's too hot, you can open and adjust all of the vents. If it's cold, then close off all the vents. The only drawback of these vents is that they may cause a whistling sound that you might find a bit annoying. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bqKzdIom4Zg/VjNYO8Q6TMI/AAAAAAAAPAc/XsRW_vq-ZrI/s1600/gmax-gm54s-street-helmet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bqKzdIom4Zg/VjNYO8Q6TMI/AAAAAAAAPAc/XsRW_vq-ZrI/s1600/gmax-gm54s-street-helmet.jpg" /></a></div><b>It's Very Affordable</b><br />The price tag attached to the helmet is totally worth it. It's a really good bang for your buck. Not only do you get a lightweight and very durable helmet, you also get a ton of other features that you won't find in other brands and models that are double or even triple the price. For example, the helmet comes with a removable chin curtain which can be very helpful during cold and warm weathers. In short, you get all your money's worth. <br /><br /><b>In Conclusion</b><br />The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0101EVGF2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0101EVGF2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=brownman-20&amp;linkId=AYMQDRRPRMOWG6NJ" target="_blank">GMax GM54S is a street helmet</a> that every motorcyclist should have. Not only does it have a sleek design, it's also built with the rider's safety in mind. It is well-padded to protect the wearer's head and neck in cases of bumps and accidents. It also comes with a red LED light bar which is centered at the back to warn other motorists if you're driving in the dark.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/NJVkn9TfQIQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/NJVkn9TfQIQ/gmax-gm54s-modular-street-helmet-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/gmax-gm54s-modular-street-helmet-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5192619849448295511Mon, 26 Oct 2015 07:22:00 +00002015-10-26T00:22:51.655-07:00What Are The Benefits Of A Good Digital Marketing Campaign?The internet has completely revolutionized the way we do business these days. With a simple but effective digital marketing campaign, you can easily increase your customers and improve your return on investment (ROI). The biggest benefit of marketing online is the availability of tools and resources that you can use to cater to a global market.<br /><br />For instance, you can use social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to reach out to thousands of potential customers. These social media strategies enable you nurture connections with your target market. A perfect example of this is video marketing. If the trend continues, 55% of the traffic that most websites receive will be coming from online videos. <br /><br /><br />Another important benefit of digital marketing is the fact that you can make your approach more personal. In order to achieve this effect, you need to make your marketing pitches conversational in nature. The more personality you infuse in your content, the better. As much as possible, try to include photos in your content to engage and pique the interest of your potential customers. You should already know by now that online users have very low attention spans. With that said, you need to make sure that your content can grab the attention of viewers within a span of 8 seconds. <br /><br />And last but not the least, rolling out a digital marketing campaign is not too difficult to do. In fact, you can hire someone or an SEO agency to take care of your campaign management. This will enable you to focus your attention on important matters regarding your business.<br /><br />However, you should also see to it that you have a hand in the digital marketing campaign because there's a lot of customer insights that you can glean from the statistics alone. In a nutshell, digital marketing is the newest and most lucrative aspect of doing business nowadays. That said, you should take part on it whenever you can.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/LXVuX3qnkMs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/LXVuX3qnkMs/what-are-benefits-of-good-digital.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/what-are-benefits-of-good-digital.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-4754157871656579182Sat, 24 Oct 2015 05:06:00 +00002015-10-23T22:06:04.214-07:004 Great Ideas On How To Spend Christmas Day In Irvine, Scotland<div style="text-align: justify;">The town of Irvine in North Ayrshire, Scotland has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. Although the place is now a burgeoning industrial town, its colorful past can still be seen and experienced through the parks, preserved institutions, and museums that dot the area. That said, if you are planning to spend Christmas Day in Irvine, there's no shortage of things that you can do and places that you can visit. In this simple guide about Christmas ideas in Irvine, Scotland, we're going to tell you about four great activities that you and your family will surely enjoy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1) Have a picnic at the Irvine Harbour. This is one of the most popular places in the town. You can set up a picnic table right along the banks of the river and watch as the sparkling blue water and boats pass you by. The scenery is also perfect with the town shimmering in the background. Also located along the Harbour are several interesting establishments like the Scottish Maritime Museum, the Linthouse Building, and the Clyde Puffer MV Spartan which is usually docked at the slipway. These institutions often host activities like art exhibits and history-themed tours which are perfect for groups and families. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2) Visit the historic Dundonald Castle. If you are a history buff, you and your family should visit this stone castle. Built in the 14th century, the castle served as a home for Scottish kings for more than 100 years. Inside the castle are exhibits of photos, art works, and antiques that tell the castle's colorful history. The castle is also surrounded by wooded areas, a loch, and a water reservoir. After a tour of the castle, you can go for a walk in its lush and wooded surroundings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3) Visit the Irvine Burns Club. This is a historic site that is home to artifacts, ancient manuscripts, and other things that relate to Robert Burns who is one of Scotland's most well-known poet and lyricist. A popular attraction at the club is an original sketch of Burns drawn by Alexander Nasmyth in 1787. The club is also home to a library that contains around 2,000 books about the literary works of Burns. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4) Go boating at River Irvine. There are several shops in the town that rent out pontoons and other similar boats. You can bring food packs with you so that you can have a picnic in the middle of the river while enjoying the boat rides. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Spending Christmas Day in Irvine, Scotland will be a lot of fun by doing any of the activities discussed above.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/nJToYTp_Yo0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/nJToYTp_Yo0/4-great-ideas-on-how-to-spend-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/4-great-ideas-on-how-to-spend-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-669654280047841163Thu, 22 Oct 2015 05:29:00 +00002015-10-21T22:29:43.955-07:00The Attributes Of A Good Real Estate Agent Promoting Commercial Property<div style="text-align: justify;">Buying a piece of real estate is a major investment. This is why it's very important that when you go looking for a piece of commercial property, make sure that the real estate agent you hire has the skills as well as the knowledge to find what you are looking for. First of all, the agent should have all the necessary licenses and permits to promote and sell properties. This means he has the required background, training, and experience to be dealing with clients. Based on my experience, the best agents I've encountered are those who go the extra mile to make sure that their licences and permits are always updated. This means they regularly attend seminars and training sessions to improve their skills and stock up on additional knowledge. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Being an effective communicator is another characteristic of a good real estate agent. As a client, you would spend majority of your time talking to the agent about prices, the specifications of the commercial property, documents, and other matters relevant to the property. If the agent doesn't know how to communicate very important information to you, then you could encounter problems that may derail the whole deal. The general rule is that the agent should provide you with all the information you need about the property. You are going to need this information to decide whether you will purchase the property or not. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Honesty and integrity are two traits that every real estate agent should have. As a client, if I find out that an agent has been lying about the property he is trying to sell to me, I would drop him immediately and find another agent. As I mentioned earlier, buying real estate is a major investment that can cost the purchaser hundreds of thousands of dollars. With that said, the deal between agent and buyer should be done with honesty and integrity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And last but not the least, a good real estate agent is one who can adapt to the whims or demands of the client. For example, I once leased a piece of commercial property which I originally didn't like because of the property's rundown state. However, after negotiating with the agent about renovations and improvements, we arrived at a deal that benefited both of us. The agent showed that he is adaptable which eventually led to a good business deal between us. He learned that I wouldn't take the property if he doesn't make adjustments so he made the necessary modifications. In the end, we both came out of the deal satisfied.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/p_GjBsFvM_4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/p_GjBsFvM_4/the-attributes-of-good-real-estate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/the-attributes-of-good-real-estate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5950544852488525563Sat, 03 Oct 2015 03:58:00 +00002015-10-02T20:58:57.019-07:00Enjoy A Good Night's Sleep With The DreamFoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams Mattress<div style="text-align: justify;">When we go to sleep at night, all we want is a comfortable bed where we can lie our weary backs and get a good amount of rest. However, when it comes to quality, most mattresses these days seem to have more flaws than features. Either they are too hard to the back or they aren't sturdy enough to last long. With that said, I was quite surprised when the DreamFoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams mattress I recently purchased arrived at my doorstep. It's without a doubt one of the best mattresses I've ever bought. The very first thing that I noticed about the mattress is the really evened out surface which is very soft when you sit or lie on it. This is because the mattress has been manufactured using processed cotton. Furthermore, if you sit on the edge of the mattress then suddenly stand up, the foam springs right back up which is a good sign that the foam used is of the best quality. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Among the main features of the mattress is its dual foam core layers. With that said, you won't find any of the lumps and bumps that are too common in other mattresses. It was truly built to provide comfort to whoever rests or sleeps on it. And it's appropriate for everyone from young children to adults. As was mentioned earlier, the foam is made of high-quality and sturdy cotton so they provide great comfort and longevity. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The DreamFoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams mattress also comes in six different sizes - Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, and Short Queen. Of course, the bigger the mattress becomes, the more pricey it becomes. You are also assured that the mattress gets delivered to you in great condition. The internal packaging for the mattress is made up of thick, rolled plastic. Make sure that you bring the package into your bedroom before you unroll the mattress to avoid any form of tearing. It will be hard moving the mattress around if you unroll it before bringing it into the bedroom. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This mattress will be very beneficial to people who are currently suffering from back pains or other spine-related health problems. Keep in mind that it's made of high-density foam and not from springs. When you sit down or lie on the surface, there won't be unnecessary lumps, bumps, or movements that can cause discomfort. And it's nine inches thick so it can easily support all weights. I placed the mattress over a wooden platform bed and it works perfectly. It's highly recommended that you acquire a well-measured platform bed and have it ready before you order the mattress. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If I am going to rate the DreamFoam Bedding Ultimate Dreams mattress, I would give it 5/5. It has all the characteristics of a high-quality mattress. It's made from good cotton and it's nine inches thick so you are getting all your money's worth. The foam is also wrapped with a washable cover which you can remove for washing or drying. And last but not the least, the company selling the mattress ships it for free. You only have to make your order, pay for the listed price, and wait for the package to arrive in your front door. In conclusion, this is a mattress you should have if you care about quality and comfort.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/1F491XI0Pqs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/1F491XI0Pqs/enjoy-good-nights-sleep-with-dreamfoam.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/enjoy-good-nights-sleep-with-dreamfoam.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-8919417214371298242Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:21:00 +00002015-10-01T02:21:00.388-07:00entertainmentFilmsmoviesHellboy Director Guillermo Del Toro Tweets About The 'Aswang', A Monster In Filipino Folklore<div style="text-align: justify;">The aswang which is probably the most well-known monster in Filipino folklore was mentioned in a recent tweet by the popular Mexican film director Guillermo Del Toro. The famed director tweeted, "<i>The Aswang (Filipino Vampire) feeds on the unborn via unorthodox methods. Eerily, it clucks like hen.</i>" The tweet is one of several he wrote about Vampire Fun Facts. Prior to his tweet about the aswang, Del Toro also tweeted about the shroud-eaters in ancient Europe and the "stake through the heart" method of eliminating vampires. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.archipelagofiles.com/2014/09/an-aswang-was-allegedly-caught-in.html" target="_blank">aswang </a>myth is especially prevalent in the Visayan region (Capiz, Negros, Aklan, Siquijor, Iloilo, Bohol, and and Antique). In fact, over the years, numerous accounts of aswang sightings in said provinces have been reported on the media. Descriptions of the aswang vary. However, they are usually described as shape-shifters. This means they have the ability to transform from humans into animal creatures like dogs, cats, and birds. The mythical monster has been featured numerous times in Filipino movies, television shows, documentaries, novels, and comic books. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With Del Toro tweeting about the aswang, does this mean we'll be seeing it one of his movies soon? Unlikely but it's good to hear that the famous director has at least noticed one of the most important figures in Filipino folklore and mythology. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmSefXJhDaU/Vgzx_jG9J7I/AAAAAAAAO6U/nI58IU8G9oM/s1600/guillermo-del-toro-aswang-tweet.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmSefXJhDaU/Vgzx_jG9J7I/AAAAAAAAO6U/nI58IU8G9oM/s640/guillermo-del-toro-aswang-tweet.png" width="600" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's not surprising at all that Del Toro knows about the aswang. The man has shown an immense passion for all things monstrous and bizarre. He is after all the director behind such films as <i>Cronos, Mimic, The Devil's Backbone, Blade II, Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim, Hellboy II: The Golden Army</i>, and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crimson_Peak" target="_blank">upcoming romantic horror <i>Crimson Peak</i></a>.</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/ZlkpgMLcIFI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/ZlkpgMLcIFI/hellboy-director-guillermo-del-toro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/10/hellboy-director-guillermo-del-toro.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-5554954409247339779Sat, 29 Aug 2015 05:57:00 +00002015-08-28T22:57:26.805-07:00Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: Fine Tuning The Treatment Using Tattoo As MarkerOne of the most common problems encountered by prostate cancer patients who go through radiation therapy are the nasty side effects. In some cases, the radiation treatment is too much in that it causes physical pain to the patients. The treatment process may also unnecessarily subject tissues and organs surrounding the prostate to radiation. With this in mind, the Advanced Prostate Cancer Institute has developed a radiation therapy process wherein patients are meticulously scanned to accurately identify the location of the prostate and prostate bed. After the scans have been completed, a machine is then used to put three tattoo marks to the patient. These tattoo marks pinpoint exactly where the radiation therapy should be concentrated. <br /><br />How Radiation Therapy Is Fine-Tuned Using Tattoo Marks<br />Accuracy is very important when it comes to radiation therapy. The bottom line is that those tissues and organs affected by cancer should be the only ones subjected to radiation. This is to minimize the side effects. The treatment process that the APCI developed involves putting three tattoo marks into the patient's skin - one on the left hip, one on the right hip, and one on the front. These marks are used by the attending physician as reference points when coming up with an appropriate treatment plan. To further fine-tune the therapy, scans are done daily on the patient to ensure that the prostate is sitting exactly where it's supposed to be sitting. When the location of the prostate and prostate bed are accurately identified, only then can the radiation therapy commence. <br /><br />The Three Main Steps In The Radiation Therapy Treatment<br />Step One: Computed Tomography (CT) Simulation - The patient's pelvic area will be subjected to a comprehensive scan. Using the scan, the doctor determines whether it's the prostate itself or the prostate bed that needs treatment. When the target area is identified, a wall-mounted laser is then used to put three tattoo marks into the patient's skin. These marks show the areas that will be subjected to radiation therapy. <br /><br />Step Two: Understanding the Scans - For up to a week, the doctor analyzes the scans to establish which organs are going to be exposed to radiation. The doctor will also make approximate measurements on the amount of radiation needed to treat the target areas. <br /><br />Step Three: The Treatment Planning Computer - The information gathered from the scans and analysis by the doctor are then feed into a computer which uses a program to finalize the treatment plan. This establishes the proper dosage of radiation that can treat the prostate. The program also makes calculations on a dosage that minimizes the exposure of other tissues and organs to the radiation. <br /><br />This treatment process is currently being used with consistent success by the Advanced Prostate Cancer Institute. For more information about the institute and their treatment services, visit their website at advancedprostatecancerinstitute.com.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/laKtwalcBYw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/laKtwalcBYw/prostate-cancer-radiation-therapy-fine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/08/prostate-cancer-radiation-therapy-fine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823399578925658160.post-4681793952143952150Sat, 08 Aug 2015 04:30:00 +00002015-08-07T21:30:45.008-07:00businessMarketingHow To Effectively Grow A Business Using Search Engine Optimization (SEO)If you are running an online business, it's important that you learn how to promote it through search engine optimization. You should be aware by now that the competition for customers online has never been tougher. If you are not aggressive in optimizing your website or blog so that more people will be able to find it, your competitors can easily outsmart you and steal your potential customers. With that said, now is the time to focus a considerable amount of your time and resources on optimizing your website. SEO is not rocket science. As long as you have a good grasp of its most basic tenets, you are good to go. <br /><br />The very first thing you need to do is find the keywords that your potential customers use to search for your products and services online. These keywords can be single words or phrases or combinations of both. There are numerous keyword research tools that you can use. Most of these are free to use so you have nothing to lose in utilizing them. If you are not too familiar with these tools, a good place to start would be Google's own keyword research tool. It has a lot of features that will enable you to find the most relevant keywords for your business. <br /><br />Once you have come up with a list of keywords, the next step is to integrate them into your website content or in external websites that you utilize in your marketing campaign. However, you need to be careful in using the keywords lest you get penalized for using too much of them. The general rule is to use the keywords moderately. Make sure that they flow well with your content. Simply think of what your customers want to know then build your content around it. In a nutshell, if you want to attract more customers, you need to make keyword research an integral part of your marketing strategy.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BrownMan/~4/W11DkAA_T0U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BrownMan/~3/W11DkAA_T0U/how-to-effectively-grow-business-using.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Daniel Feliciano)0http://www.brown-man.com/2015/08/how-to-effectively-grow-business-using.html